Research Scientist - 3 / 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Research Scientist – Level 3 or Level 4 your role at Promontory, UT will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security.  Ready to join forces with our visionary team?   

 

Propulsion Systems is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Research & Development Analytical Laboratory team in Promontory, UT. The successful candidate will leverage strong research and problem‑solving abilities within an R&D and production‑support setting, with a primary focus on high‑performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In this role you will develop, validate, and optimize HPLC methods to generate quantitative and qualitative data on raw materials, intermediates, and final products that support, among others, military, aerospace, environmental, and manufacturing applications. You will analyze data, interpret results, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for engineering and manufacturing groups. The position emphasizes knowledge‑driven troubleshooting of analytical data throughout the material lifecycle, ensuring that all HPLC work meets rigorous quality and compliance standards.

 

This position will work on a 4/10 or 9/80 schedule, depending on preference.

 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Develop, validate, and optimize HPLC methods for raw materials, intermediates, and final products

·         Perform routine analyses to support customers

·         Provide analytical support for failure investigations and root‑cause analyses, interpreting chromatographic results to guide engineering decisions

·         Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses using HPLC with appropriate detection (UV‑Vis, PDA, MS, etc.) and generate accurate data sets

·         Create peer-reviewed data reports for customers in a timely manner

·         Troubleshoot instrumentation and resolve method‑performance issues

 

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

 

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

 

Basic Qualifications for  Level 3:

·         Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other related field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in chemistry or other related field with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.   

·         Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

·         Demonstrated knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques and procedures   

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

 

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

·         Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other related field with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in chemistry or other related field with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.   

·         Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

·         Demonstrated knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques and procedures   

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         Experience with LIMS systems

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

·         Experience with explosives

·         Strong analytical thinking

·         Three or more years of experience using HPLC and mass spectrometry

·         Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field

·         General knowledge of related disciplines

·         Experience with additional analytical techniques is a plus

·         Ability to communicate complex, abstract data to a wide range of audiences

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Excellent time management and organizational skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.